How to Pronounce Nursed

To pronounce "nursed", say NURS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

NURS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “nursed”

"nursed" has 2 syllables: nurs-ed. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

What does nursed mean?

verb

  1. To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

    “She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy.”

  2. To breastfeed: to be fed at the breast.

Synonyms

siphusband

Words that rhyme with nursed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedimmersedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirsttraverseddispersedinterspersedpursed

Related words

breast-fedsuckledcaredfednourishednurturedtreatedtended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nursed"?▾

"Nursed" has 2 syllables: nurs · ed.

What does "nursed" mean?▾

Nursed: To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

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